acceptances

1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as trueExamples: "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"Synonyms: acceptance, credence

2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable receptionExamples: "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"Synonyms: acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal

3. the state of being acceptable and acceptedExamples: "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"Synonyms: acceptanceAntonyms: rejection

4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)Synonyms: acceptance

5. banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bankSynonyms: acceptance, banker's acceptance

6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situationsExamples: "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"Synonyms: acceptance, sufferance, toleration